“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.
And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.
” – 1 Samuel 30:6 KJV (NIV)
Encourage yourself in the Lord
🔸The word “encouragement” in Hebrew, is “chazak”. The meaning of “chazak” is translates to “to fasten upon”.
🔸To fasten evokes the action of making something stay firmly in place—whether it’s tying, buttoning, nailing, or locking.
🔸When we encourage ourselves in the Lord, we are effectively fastening ourselves to Him.
🔸By encouraging ourselves in the Lord, we holding onto ( fastening ourselves) Him.
🔸The Lord always has His arms wrapped around us; we should reciprocate by reaching out and holding onto Him tightly.
🔸When we come into agreement with God, we form an indomitable team, ready to face any challenges ahead.
🔸Nothing is impossible when we partner with God, allowing Him to be the doer while we act as believers.
🔸No man has the power to destroy what God is building in our lives. Any person running with God cannot be stopped
🔸After David encouraged himself in the Lord, he changed the minds of 400 distressed men who then chose to follow him.May God bring people into your life who will support and strengthen you, even when circumstances seem challenging.
🔸Trust in the Lord to fight for you; your role is to pursue, advance, and recover the spoils.
🔸Do not let the work suffer as you respond to critics; stay focused on God
🔸No matter what life throws our way, we can face it with confidence knowing that God is fighting for us. It is His strength that empowers us to handle any obstacle that comes our way.
🔸Every battle we face should ultimately lead to blessings. There is no glory in warfare if we do not emerge with the spoils of our struggles.
Declarations:
✅In 2025 no time, resources or energy will be spent on unnecessary battles. There should be blessings associated with every battle you engage in.
✅”Whatever your business has never achieved, it shall be done this year,” says the Lord
✅One opportunity presented will unlock opportunities for thousands. May your name open doors for others.
Guiding Scriputres.
✅Romans 8:31
✅Romans 35-39
✅Luke 1:37
✅Acts 17:28
✅Proverbs 22:1
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When we commit to renewing our minds, we experience peace, joy, and a closer relationship with God. Our decisions become wiser, our faith grows stronger, and we reflect Christ more in our daily lives. Romans 12:2 assures us that through renewal, we will be able to “test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will.”